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100 activists detained in Geneva after private jet protest

Over 100 climate activists remain in custody 24 hours after peaceful protest at private jet sales event.

by Graham Thompson May 24, 2023

Water pollution

Water companies apologise – Greenpeace response

Commenting on the apology issued by representatives of England’s water industry for pumping sewage into rivers and seas for years and the announcement of a £10bn investment in infrastructure, Greenpeace UK’s policy…

by Graham Thompson May 18, 2023

Bees

EU exporting over 10,000 tonnes of banned bee-killing pesticides a year, investigation finds

A new investigation has revealed for the first time the full scale of exports of banned neonicotinoid pesticides from Europe

by Kai Tabacek May 17, 2023

Protestors hold a giant banner saying welcome. They also have colourful flags

Activism

The Big One showed the power of ‘friendly protest’ – and its limitations

Extinction Rebellion’s The Big One showed that mass, peaceful protest is fun – and fundamental – in the fight against climate change. But will it ever be enough?

by Tally Richmond May 10, 2023

A group of people gathered under a marquee in the sunshine.

Climate change

Why the green movement can’t turn its back on refugees

The climate crisis is set to make huge parts of the world near-impossible to live in, while the government ramps up hostility towards refugees. We need to stand up for…

by Sandra Ata May 4, 2023

People in Thanos, Darth Vader and Dr Evil costumes pose for the camera

Activism

May the 4th be with you: Darth Vader, Dr Evil and Thanos seek alliances at deep sea mining summit

London, Star Wars Day, 2023 – Three of the world’s most infamous supervillains – Darth Vader, Dr Evil and Thanos – convened today at a…

by Alison Kirkman May 4, 2023

Greenpeace campaigners are outside the High Court to challenge the UK Government’s reckless decision to announce a new licensing oil and gas round, with fossil fuel companies submitting more than 100 licences to explore for new oil and gas. The oral hearing is a permissions hearing for Judicial Review on this decision.

Climate change

First setback for UK Government’s fossil fuel expansion plans as High Court allows legal challenge

Greenpeace granted permission to proceed with a Judicial Review of the Government’s decision to launch a new licensing oil and gas round

by Florri Burton April 26, 2023

Plastic

Global Plastics Treaty: what you need to know

Your guide to the deal that could end plastic pollution for good

by Florence Stuart-Leach April 25, 2023

A large bird flies above smoking piles of waste.

Environmental justice

Fashion greenwash: how companies are hiding the true environmental costs of fast fashion

10 years on from the Rana Plaza disaster, major fashion labels are using false green claims to conceal their destructive business model. Can big-brand fast fashion really be as sustainable…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson April 24, 2023

A creature with many tendrils like whiskers coming out of its face, which is orange and white with two googly eyes sticking out either side and a thin

Deep sea mining

Discover the mysterious creatures of the deep sea

The deep sea is home to many weird and wonderful creatures, with many species yet to be discovered. But they're under threat from plans for deep sea mining.

by Angela Glienicke April 5, 2023